How far is Fraser, CO from Fort Collins, CO?
The driving distance from Fraser, CO to Fort Collins, CO is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fraser and Fort Collins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fraser and Fort Collins.
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Start on Leonard Lane
630 ft · 36 sec · Leonard Lane
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Turn right onto East Eisenhower Drive
618 ft · 20 sec · East Eisenhower Drive
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Turn right onto North Zerex Street
1281 ft · 33 sec · North Zerex Street
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Continue on South Zerex Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Zerex Street
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Continue on Main Street
28.7 mi · 48 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
36.5 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Heartland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs
1098 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Fort Collins
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi · 42 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CO 14 West: Fort Collins
976 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Mulberry Street
4 mi · 7 min · East Mulberry Street
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Continue on West Mulberry Street
1543 ft · 45 sec · West Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto South Meldrum Street
152 m · 29 sec · South Meldrum Street
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Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
145 m · 18 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Continue on South Sherwood Street
841 ft · 39 sec · South Sherwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sherwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fraser and Fort Collins.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.7 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Fraser and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fort Collins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fraser to Fort Collins?
The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arvada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Fraser and 66.1 miles from Fort Collins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Fraser and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fort Collins.
Stop Ideas Near Arvada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arvada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fraser and Fort Collins. Straight-line distance: 58.73 mi (94.52 km).
#1 Fraser
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 1,348 |
| Coordinates | 39.9449900, -105.8172300 |
| Altitude | 2615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Collins
The fifth most populous city in Colorado.
| Population | 168,234 |
| Coordinates | 40.5852600, -105.0844200 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sherwood Street (-105.08428, 40.58526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $22.03 | $44.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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